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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1927

Page

14

West Upset East in Intercollegiate Charity Game 16 to 6

West defeats East 16 to 6 in the annual intersectional charity football game before 27,000 fans in San Francisco. Key plays include a early West safety, Mann of Southern Methodist scoring, and Wilson Washington kicking both goals. East penalties and a Weinstock ejection from Western Maryland influenced the game as Caldwell Yale led the East with notable runs and punts, while Hunt of Texas A&M and Mann of SMU starred for the West.

San Francisco Associated Press West Ast West Reis Ome Presnell Nebraska West Jets Amos Washington Jefferson Mann Southern Methodist Hunt Wilson Caldwell Yale Aulfback Joesting Minnesota Fudback Connor Presnelt Am Alx East Tuat Weinstock Western Maryland Rou Lee Paccific Ocean Olympic Club Wright Hansen RG Carrothi Reitechet Ignatius Ubonis Biewster Baer Tutas Christian Michigan Thanders Oympi Nebraska Matthews Fishwick Texas Christian Yale le Kutsh Amos Olympic Ghd Hunt Presnell Texas Aggies RHB Kner Oxmple Club Lison Joesting

Mann and Hunt Share Honors in Western Victory

Two Texans, Gerald Mann and Joel Hunt, starred as the West defeated the East 16 to 6 in the Shriners East-West game at Kezar Stadium. Hunt scored twice and Wilson kicked extra points, with Mann contributing a key pass and running threat. Coaches Kerr and Hanley marshaled an All American West attack that dominated most of the contest despite a cautious East defense.

San Francisco Texas Lone Star State Kezur Stadium Shriners Bruce Cadwell Yale Andy Kerr Dick Hanley Presnell Amos Matthews Easts Joel Hunt Dermon Jere Guard Mick Kutsch Iowa Iia Cheelf Pat Wilon Washington Vistors Nebraska Halbace T Eay Joesting Hunt Mules Hood Ardine Nore Gerald Mann Wests Uoan Tiki Kutsch Wison Agin West

Pitt Stanford Tilt Will Be Broadcast

A play by play account of the Stanford versus Pittsburgh football game set for January 2 in Pasadena Calif will be broadcast nationwide through 50 radio stations. Approximately 4000 miles of wire will carry the description to New York for distribution by the National Broadcasting Company.

NIW York Associated Press Stanforh University University of Pittsburgh Pasadena Calif National Broacasting Company New York National Broadcasting Company

Pittsburgh Team Heads to Coast for Roses Bowl

Pittsburgh prepares for the New Year’s Tournament of Roses game in Pasadena California facing Stanford. Coach Glen Warner leads the Panthers with head coach Dr John B Sutherland and captain Gibby Welch cited as key figures amid a strong 24 win tally and high eastern honors.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Pacific Coast Pacific John B Sutherland Gibby Welch

Electrics Meet Cah In Dusty Feature Tonight

The Industrial League card features Electrics facing CAH in a key clash amid a tight race for second place. Handy Hartman and Singers also meet as Gen Blee Brewsia is noted in the lineup with several players listed beyond.

General Electric Ashroft-Hancock Abong XM CA Handy-Hartman Gen Blee Cau Brewsia Guerin Ricor Taeneee Wecess Dederici LF Babson

George Godfrey, Philadelphia Negro, kayoes Soldier Jones

George Godfrey knocked out Soldier Jones of Toronto in five seconds of the first round in a scheduled ten round bout. Godfrey weighed 240 pounds and dominated the ring with three rights to the body, forcing the fall as the club physician attended to Jones.

Pitisburgil George Godfry Philiphia Soldier Jones Toronto Godfrey Jones Ody

Georgetown Sums Up 1930 Football Season As Seniors Depart

Washington Dec 26 The Georgetown football season ends with the last appearance of M1 of the regulars and the Blue and Gray team. Lou Little must replace ten players while the reserve strength and remaining material offer bright prospects for next year. Captain Claude Grigeby graduation leaves a center hole and Dud Saur of Bridgeport will tackle the gap. George McCabe at quarterback, Bob Nok and Phil Mevenn at backs, Barabas and Dwyer the halfbacks, Listen tackle and Hannigan quarterback, Wyn coop center, and Moonry tackle return. Regulars Tomaini and Provincial ends, Captain-elect Carroll and Cordovano guards, and Hudak fullback remain to shore up the line.

Washington Dev Georgetown Igulars Hilltoppers Bob Nok Phil Mevenn McCabe Wis Hilltop Barabas Dwyer Halfbak Hannigan

Al Trainer Wins Johnstown Boat Bout in Judges Decision

Al Trainer Trentian, No. 147, defeated Hob Richardson of Portage Pa by decision in eight rounds. George Paviick of Johnstown beat Hughie Haggerty of Pittsburgh in another win. Billy Palm of Johnstown stopped Billy George of St Michael in the fifth round. New Bedford 4, J and P Coats 2.

Johnstown Cnd Press Trentian Hobby Richardson Portage Pa George Paviick Hughie Haggerty Pittsburgh Decisio

Hatfield Knocks Out Nelson In Eight Round Bout

Lancaster, Pa December 26. Conshochton fighter Joey Hatfield won a judges decision over Frankie Nelson of Wilmington Del in an eight round bout. Other results include Steve Nitchie earning a judges decision over Ray Weigand, Murry Kil Rosa defeating K Harris, Sammy Kautz beating Dick Curtin, and Feer Tebner beating Whitey Kinser in six rounds.

Lancaster Associated Press Joey Hatfield Conshocton Trankie Nelson Wilimington Del Steve Nitchle Judes Ray Weigand Cosnocton Murry Kilt Rosa K O Harris Coushocton Sammy Kautz

Scalzi Denies He Ran Out of Fight

Johnny Scalzi, popular East Side featherweight, denied he lan out of his scheduled fight with Tommy Mils of New York on the Armory card for next Tuesday night. Fiet Clayburgh, manager, said a death in the family forced the cancellation of the bout. The bout was to have been the semi final to the Low Bogath Joe Gans battle.

Johnny Scalz Lan Tommy Mils New York Armory

Lou Bogash to Fight Gans in Next Week’s Bout

Matchmaker Stan Clark announced the signed contract from Lou Bogash to meet Joe Gans next Tuesday at the Armory. The card features Jimmy Rossi vs Buck Kelly, Frankie Perky vs Guy Maclean, and Frank Callahan vs Morrie Etwin, plus Jack Smith vs Emanuel Jondas in an added four-round attraction.

Stan Clark The Armory Yesternas Johnny Buckley Lou Bogard Vest Bogash Matcomeke Clark Beaver Boston Allentown Joe Gons Jimmy Rossi Westerly Buck Kelly Jersey City Kelly Johnny Saxon Frankie O Brien Waterbury West End Guy Mactaen Perry Charter Agusta New York Scranton Frankie Callahan Brooklyn Nyc Bridgeport Willackie Morrie Etwin Canada Jack Smith Albany Emanuel Jondas Pat Duffy Noth Fue Jommy Blue Duffy

Mickey Diamond Beats Sanger in Philadelphia Boxing Card

In Philadelphia on Christmas day Mickey Diamond won a judge s decision over Pars Sanger of New York in a ten round feature bout. Other results include Allentown s Perry defeating Battling Willard, Lew Keppel knocking out Phil Rosa of Wilmington, and Tiny Haffner stopping Joe Alberts in the first round.

Allentown Associated Press Mickey Diamond Philadelphia Pars Sanger New York Dock Perry Battling Willard Lancaster Perry Lew Keppel Phil Rosa Lt Wilmington Dell Tiny’ Haffner Reading Joe Alberts Rowbury

Southerners Triumph In Rainy Opening-of-Season Gridiron

In Los Angeles on December 26 the Southerners defeated an all-western eleven 8 to 0 amid a soaking field. Bill Spears of Vanderbilt led the South with the lone touchdown and later a safety, while defences dominated as fumbles and mud hindered sustained attacks. Alabama Georgia and other noted players were named in a muddy, hard-hitting contest with rain and waterlogged turf shaping the play throughout.

Los Angeles Asociated Bill Spears Vanderbilt South Spears Pase Merritt Pomona Star Fumbis Creson Southern Board of Strategy Florian Gon Florida Hite Mer Boutua Coast Stars Southerners Migigin Middlehaul Porida Louis Tesseau Washington Acare al Scheving Pendelton Fumbes Southern California Southern Jets Smocher Rendletons Vanio Lebanta Laraneta West U Tn Westeters Perod Lina Pic Luby Tivel Llorwata Ile Robbins LE Prichard . Co. Scheving Anbau Bowdoin Shaw Alabama LG Sharp Barnhill Heiser Tennessee Tennessee Uu Georgha Lech Oregon RT Dieson Moeser Vanderbilt U & Co Loyola Los Paneneee Georgia Uac Dodson

Brown to Meet Bridges on Red Men's Mtn Card

Amateur boxers from Bridgeport Fairfield Norwalk Stamford and Danbury display talent at the Red Men's amateur show on Madison avenue. The main event pits Tommy Brown against Billy Bridges of Norwalk for the bantamweight title with the winner to represent Fairfield County at the New Haven AAU championships. Matchmaker Dick seeks other fights including Sailor Bill Hirnenmann against a New Haven opponent after local heavyweights declined to meet Sturm last week.

Bridgeport Fairfield Norwalk Stamford Danbury Madison Avenue Jake Dick Wil Fairfield County New Haven Tommy Brown Billy Bidges Norwalk Bridges Brown Browns Bill Hirnenmann Nowel

Sam Langford to Be Instructor in Boston Gym

Sam Langford, famed prizefighter once called the “baby” of boxing, is set to work as a boxing instructor for Jomi Toland in Boston. Toland notes Langford has faced health setbacks and even blindness rumors, but the boxer will teach at the gym, supplementing a previous failed Garbridge venture and a Christmas benefit in New York.

Boston Associated Frese Bam Langford Tly Jomi Toland Boston Gimmasium Omer Langford New York Ainee Taslane Ganbridge West Palm Beach Fs Sam

Bethlehem Leads in American Soccer as Season Closes

Bethlehem pennant winner in the American Soccer League strengthened its grip on first place with a 4 to 1 victory over Newark. Boston and New Bedford trails remain in pursuit as standings show Bethlehem 18 4 4 40 points and Boston 16 4 4 38 points, with decisive games scheduled through Jan 8.

Carsona C Os Putnama Boones Gianmart Shvool YMC A Copys Shapirorf Oan Michalovich Eel Murph Lg . O Tober Iga Carsons Downey Pike Gallary Rg & Murphy New York Associated Press Bethlehem Newark Booters Newark New Bedford P Coats Boston Fall River Tiverton

Holy Name Bowling TeTeams Clash In City Leagues Tonight

Holy Name bowls action unfolds across three city alleys with Sacred Hearts St Cyills and St Charles Sacraments at St Stephens venue. At St Cyills St Peters faces St Johns and St Josepha while rails St Marys. Knights hosts Augustines and St Stephens at Knights of Columbus alleys.

Holy Name St Stephens Aleys Sacred Hearts St Cyills St Charles and Sacraments St Peters St Johns St Josepha St Marys The Knights Columbus Augustines St Stephens

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